Dreaming the Bear by Mimi Thebo
Darcy feels alone in the vast snowy wilderness of Yellowstone National Park, until she comes across a wounded grizzly bear. Their unexpected, yet warm friendship gives Darcy a new lease of life, and gives her the courage to do the extraordinary.
'Mimi Thebo captures an authentic teen voice and the writing throughout the story is hauntingly beautiful, almost dreamlike in places.. I can see adults and many young readers will love this book with its lyrical writing and powerful storyline. For the right type of reader this will undoubtedly be a five star book.' * TheBookbag blog *
'Not for the faint-hearted, this expert rite-of-passage tale - rich with snowshoes, carabiners and bear-awareness classes - stays with you after its logical but harrowing denouement.' * Alexander McCall Smith, The Observer *
'Mimi Thebo's story is a mixture of dreamy scenery, awesome wildlife, and coming-of-age dilemmas.' * The Book Trust *
'Mimi Thebo has created an atmospheric book, with great pace and wonderful characters.' * My Book Corner *
'Hauntingly beautiful' * Cotswold Life *
'I would hope that this book is nominated for an award' * The School Librarian *
'Not for the faint-hearted, this expert rite-of-passage tale - rich with snowshoes, carabiners and bear-awareness classes - stays with you after its logical but harrowing denouement.' * Alexander McCall Smith, The Observer *
'Mimi Thebo's story is a mixture of dreamy scenery, awesome wildlife, and coming-of-age dilemmas.' * The Book Trust *
'Mimi Thebo has created an atmospheric book, with great pace and wonderful characters.' * My Book Corner *
'Hauntingly beautiful' * Cotswold Life *
'I would hope that this book is nominated for an award' * The School Librarian *
Originally from Kansas, Mimi has experienced a wide range of life from being a cowgirl and a roller-skating waitress to living on a boat near Bath. She lectures on the Young Person's Writing Course at Bath University.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780192745880 |
| ISBN 10 | 0192745883 |
| Title | Dreaming the Bear |
| Author | Mimi Thebo |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 2016-02-04 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |